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Mass Transit Vehicles & Facilities

The Air+Chair Onboard Transit Chair is a transfer wheelchair for onboard an airplane designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, and neurological disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair is designed to fit narrow aisles and confined spaces for use in boarding aircraft. FRAME (HxLxW): 34 x 35.25 x 16.75 inches; when folded (HxDxW) 23.35 x 23.25 x 9.25 inches. It has a light gray solid welded frame with handles extending from the back. SEAT: Adjustable padded seat a

The ARBOC Low-Floor Bus is a low-floor bus with a wheehair ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Built on a conventional GM cutaway chassis, this rear wheel drive bus has a manual wheelchair ramp which allows for loading and unloading through the door opening. The bus has a kneeling feature that allows an entrance of less than 5 inches from the curb when the ramp is not deployed. The interior includes theater seating for better viewing for all riders. The bus has a ful

BayLift is a bus lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This compact lift is contained in an enclosure in the luggage bay of the bus. Constructed of steel, the system uses an electro-hydraulic lift with manual backup (hand pump for up, pressure release valve for down). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Enclosure is 37 x 18 x 38 inches. Maximum usable platform area is 48 inches long x 29 inches wide. Maximum floor to ground travel is 62 inches. CAPACITY: 600 pounds. WEIGHT: 590 pound

The BiFOLD Ramp is a bus ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This double-folding, underfloor ramp can be installed for front or rear entry on a low-floor bus. The ramp is hydraulically operated with a manual back-up system that requires no valve or switch movement. It has a non-slip surface and stows flat. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Maximum usable platform area is 58.4 x 31.8 inches. CAPACITY: 660 pounds. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty; extended warranty available.

The Braun RA300 Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the bi-fold ramp section folds onto itself and then back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, the first section is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its partially extended position using gravity; then the second section uses a similar procedure to reach it fully exten

The Braun RA400 Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the ramp section folds back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, it is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its fully extended position using gravity. It closes in a similar manner. It has a manual override in case of power loss or malfunction. No pre-assembly is require

The Braun RA400H Transit Ramp is a hydraulic bus ramp designed to provide wheelchair access for a low-floor bus. The ramp comes in a self-contained drop-in unit. When stored, the ramp section folds back onto the base. When the ramp is extended, it is raised hydraulically and once it passes 90 degrees vertical, it is allowed to lower to its fully extended position using gravity. It closes in a similar manner. It has a manual override in case of power loss or malfunction. No pre-assembly is requir

The Clip Stroller / Pushchair 1 is a lightweight folding stroller designed for children with mild to moderated neurological and mobility disabilities. It is designed to provide head and trunk support. The size 1 Clip special needs stroller will support up to 66 lbs (30 kg). The Clip comes standard with a reclining backrest that is adjustable by zippers located behind the backrest. The backrest will adjust from 0 to 12 degrees from the upright position. A height adjustable footboard is also inclu

The Express Ramp is a ramp for a rail car designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. When deployed, this stainless steel ramp bridges the gap between the rail car door and the station platform. When not in use, it stows in an unobtrusive vestibule in the floor of the rail car. The ramp's operation is fully automatic using a drive system that is compatible with existing rail car controls. Manual backup operation is also available. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Maximum usable bridgeplate area

The EZ Rider Low Floor Transit Bus is a wheelchair-accessible bus designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This low-floor bus has an electric paratransit ramp at the front and/or center door. Standard floorplans include 20 or 23 seats with space for two wheelchairs. Other features include integral welded monocoque construction; Cummins B5.9L or C8.3L turbo diesel or natural gas engine; and a cradle-mounted engine and transmission for ease in maintenance.

EZ Rider Transport Stroller is designed for the less involved person with some upper body control. It has been satisfactorily crash-tested at 30 mph, 20 g deceleration in a forward facing configuration using the EZ Rider Transport stroller's 5-point tie down harness. The New Cordura Fabric is a lightweight, compact-folding push chair that folds like an "umbrella" style stroller. It is designed to promote an upright posture with support, adjustable seat depth, adjustable height swing-away foot

The Fixed Ramp for Trains is a rail car ramp designed enable wheelchair users to enter and exit trains. The ramp set-up consists of three main elements: a Stepless Lite Ramp (see separate entry); a mechanical arm that is attached to the ramp and holds it in position; and a free-standing cabinet to store the ramp when it is not in use. When not in use, the ramp is folded width-wise and placed in the cabinet by the door. The mechanical arm allows train staff to operate the ramp and make it ready f

The FOLDover 1:6 Low Floor Bus Ramp ER7 Series is a bus ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This electric ramp is made of stainless steel and aluminum alloy. It has a 1:16 slope and provides access to low floor buses with a floor height of 12 inches or less. A stainless steel chain and counterbalanced ramp platform allow for manual deployment or stowage. Its mechanism and controls are water resistant. An electro-magnetic latch system secures the ramp in the stowed p

The FOLDover Ramp, model FR2SS, is a bus ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This folding ramp can be installed for front or rear entry on a low-floor bus to provide access for passengers with wheelchairs, walkers, shopping carts, or strollers. The ramp has a non-slip surface and stows flat. Its hydraulically operated drive assembly controls platform speed through stowing and deployment. The manual back-up system requires no valve or switch movement. DIMENSIONS (LxW

The LP11 Mobile Lifting Platform is an interior or exterior wheelchair lift and wheelchair lift for rail cars designed to aid people in wheelchairs to enter and exit structures with doorways above ground level or trains with doorways that are above the level of the train station platform. The lift has railings on both sides and ramps on both the front and back ends that can drop down past horizontal and raise into a vertical position. It has a base with four wheels so it can be moved into positi

The LP12 Lifting Platform is an interior or exterior wheelchair lift and wheelchair lift for rail cars designed to aid people in wheelchairs to enter and exit raised platforms or stages, structures with doorways above ground level, or trains with doorways that are above the level of the train station platform. The LP12 has a wheeled base, and it is moved into position before use with a control arm that extends from one side of the base. There is a central wheel lock to fix the unit’s position. T

Mirage Transit is a bus lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Constructed of steel and aluminum, this underfloor lift stows away in an enclosure beneath the vehicle floor when not in use, leaving the doorway clear. The enclosure also protects the lift from rain, snow, and dirt. The lift raises, lowers, stows and deploys at the touch of a button, using hydraulic power provided by a remotely located hydraulic Power Pak. Manual backup is standard. POWER: Hydraulic Power P

The Mobilift Aircraft Wheelchair Lift is a wheelchair lift for aircraft boarding designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This crank-operated unit can be used to enplane and deplane passengers with disabilities on regional and narrow body aircraft that are ground loading, including 737, 727, DC9, MD80, and F28 planes. The lift deck is supported at all four corners, and is designed to hold standard aircraft boarding chairs. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Model AX is

The Mobilift TX Wheelchair Lift for Trains is a portable wheelchair and scooter lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This manual lift has a cranking system that allows a 300-pound passenger to be lifted with 11 pounds of crank force. The unit has large wheels to help negotiate rough terrain, and can be loaded onto any size pickup truck for multi-destination use. The lift can be moved on a hard level surface with four pounds of pressure. The lift

The Orion Low Floor Minibus is a low floor public transport van designed for use individuals with lower extremity, mobility or walking disabilities or spinal cord injury and others who use wheelchairs. This kneeling minibus has a full length flat floor and is available with a wide range of seating and internal layouts. Passengers can enter or exit via ramp or a single step. It has seating for up to 18 passengers, plus driver, with up to 16 passenger seats and space for up to 5 full sized wheelc

PowerLift is a bus lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This lift raises and lowers a bus passenger in a wheelchair between ground level and the level of the bus floor. It features a compact design and durable construction. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty; extended warranty available.

---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create custom adapted rails for bus for an individual with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. This individual has a rare syndrome which has resulted in developmental delay and challenging behaviors, and gets very anxious if she doesn’t feel secure. The home which the individual lives has a bus which is used to take the residents to their day placements and on outings at the weekend. Most of the residents use wheelchairs and are lifted in and out of the bu

The Ricon KlearVue K-Series Folding Platform Lift is a platform van and bus lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. The platform folds in half for stowing. When stowed, it provides an unobstructed view of the road for the driver and for passengers. Because the platform folds, it can accommodate scooters and wheelchairs that require a longer platform without modifications to raise the roof or door. Other features include a built-in manual back-up system (hand pump to move

The Ricon S-Series Lifts are platform van lifts designed to provide access for wheelchair users to vans and public transit vehicles. These lifts feature easy-to-grasp curved handrails, a steel mesh platform, an inboard rollstop that prevents the wheelchair from inadvertently rolling toward the vehicle when the lift is below floor level, an outboard mechanical rollstop that operates even when the vehicle is as much as four feet from the curb, raised platform sides, and patented electrically inte

This Rollz 2-in-1 Transporter is designed for individuals who find it difficult to walk but can walk with the proper walking aid. This 2-in-1 transported is a walker and a wheelchair. The handles turn around to where they are supposed to be for an aid whom pushes the wheelchair. The handles turn back around to where they are supposed to be for using this product as a walker. It crosses doorsteps and curbs easily. Folds up easily to pack in the trunk or closet. Front wheels swivel 360 degrees. Fo

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a wheelchair-like mobility tool to be used inside an airplane cabin by individuals with mobility disabilities and/or wheelchair users. Traveling as a wheelchair user and navigating around and onboard an aircraft can be quite a challenge and usually requires assistance from one or more of the flight crew. The Skycare Chair attempts to increase the independence of individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord inj

The SLIDEout Telescopic Power Ramp, model PF5000, is a bus ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This ramp provides access to low-floor buses and tucks away when not in use. The ramp is made of stainless steel and aluminum and features a stainless steel enclosure and an electric ball-screw drive system, a solid state PWM electronic controller, proximity switches, current-limiting circuitry to protect the drive system from damage, and manual back-up. Ramp movement stop

The Stepless Lifting Platform, model LP12, is an exterior wheelchair lift designed to lift individuals who use wheelchairs or who have walking disabilities on and off trains. This unit can be transported while folded directly to and used on any railway platform; positioning is accomplished using the built-in clontrol arm. The lifting platform wheels are equipped with a central braking system. Made of weatherproof materials, this unit can be stored under a variety of conditions. POWER: Uses a bu

The Stepless Lite Ramp, models 30100-070, 30100-085, 30100-125, 30100-165, and 30100-205, is a portable ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Made of glass and graphite fiber, the Stepless Lite Ramp is lightweight and folds lengthwise for transport and storage. It has a non-skid surface with a raised edge on each side, and a carry handle on one side for transporting the ramp when folded. It can be used by passengers on public transport, including

The Wheelchair Lift Sensing Mat is a lift sensor mat that is used to detect the presence of a wheelchair or scooter on a bus- or van-mounted lift. When installed on a lift, the mat can be used to signal the van or bus operator that the lift is ready for operation and to detect an unknown or unexpected person or object on the lift and prevent prevent the operator from stowing the lift or moving the vehicle until the object is off of the lift platform. This mat has a durable molded design with par